LE3 is a postcode district in Leicester, East Midlands, covering 1806 active and 765 retired postcodes.
The largest share of LE3 (14%) is characterised by an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately, alongside a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors (11%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes LE3 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in LE3 are around £250k, up 5.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LE3 at 391 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 38, LE3 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LE3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
LE3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LE3 postcode area.
110,471
38
£ 37,353 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
LE3 is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £250k. Property prices are trending up 5.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Imperial Avenue Infant School
Inglehurst Infant School
Inglehurst Junior School
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
St Mary's Fields Primary School
Shaftesbury Junior School
Folville Junior School
Stokes Wood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
163 nearby- Sonichem Pharmacy
- Best One
- St James Asda On The Move
- Morningside Pharmacy
- Eastender
- + 158 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Travelodge
- Welcome Break - Days Inn
- Abinger Guest House
- Premier Inn Leicester South West
- South Fork Guest House
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Braunstone And District WMC
- Civic Community Lounge
- Forest Park Table Table
- Gynsills Farm
- Leicester Forest RFC
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- Leicestershire County Council
- Allexton & New Parks Football Club
- KFC
- 14Forty At Crown Packaging
- 96 Degrees
- + 89 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- SR Supermarket
- Asda Stores Ltd
- Central England Co-Operative Society
- Central England Co-Operative Society
- Morrisons
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
103 nearby- Imperial Chippy
- King Chicken And Pizza
- Maryland Chicken
- Master Hua
- McChina Express
- + 98 more
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